Loan Officers Salary in Bellingham, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bellingham, WA

Median annual salary $75,070 +1.2% vs national
Median hourly $36.09
10th percentile $44,890
90th percentile $134,410
Employed locally 260
National median $74,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,890
    25th
    $57,770
    50th (median)
    $75,070
    75th
    $99,580
    90th
    $134,410

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Loan Officers salary vs area income 93% Median Loan Officers salary is 7% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Loan Officers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Elmira, NY $106,430
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $102,540
    District of Columbia $102,200
    New York $98,940
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $97,410
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $97,000

    Nearby metros — Loan Officers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $102,540
    Iowa City, IA $95,180
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $94,840
    Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area $92,560
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $83,140
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $81,680

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Business Operations Specialists, All Other $69,240
    Accountants and Auditors $83,060
    Compliance Officers $101,870
    Project Management Specialists $102,350
    Human Resources Specialists $75,860
    Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $63,720

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Loan Officers make per hour in Bellingham?

    The median hourly wage for Loan Officers in Bellingham, WA is $36.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.44 or more per hour.

    Is Bellingham above or below average for Loan Officers salaries?

    The median Loan Officers salary in Bellingham, WA is 1.2% above the national median of $74,180. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Loan Officers in Bellingham?

    Entry-level Loan Officers (10th percentile) earn around $44,890 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $57,770.